Cell Phone Headset RadiationAnd the debate rages on. For more than a decade, there have been back and forth discussions over the risk of the radiation emitted by a cellular headset. Some argue that the cell phone is a health risk. Others dispute that the amount of radiation a person is exposed to poses no danger. To date, there is no concrete scientific evidence to suggest that those who talk on cellulars are in any grave danger. What is known about cell phone headset radiation, and what can I do to protect myself from any radiation that might harm me? Cell phones work much like walkie-talkies, in that communications take place via radio signals with low power. In the process, RF energy is released in small amounts. The debate is over the type of radiation and just how much. Defenders of cell phones state that since the energy released is insufficient to harm the body. Still, no one really knows the long-term effects of exposure to these low levels of radiation and the radiation is released in close proximity to the head. The good news is that those who are concerned can take measures to safeguard themselves. One of the things you can do to help decrease exposure is to get a booster. Those little cell phone boosters you can buy as an accessory are said to deflect the waves away from your head, shielding you from any potential harm. (If you do purchase one, it should be placed behind the battery.) Another good idea is to limit use on your cell phone (or limit your child’s use). Here are other precautions you can take:
Again, cell phone headset radiation hasn’t been concretely linked to any long-term health issues, such as cancer or Parkinson’s disease, but fear of the unknown is enough to make many people err on the side of caution. After all, no one can say for sure what the long-term exposure risks are, since cell phone technology is simply too new. Hopefully these tips will give you some options you may not have considered in guarding yourself from RF signals.
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